AIX

Fact sheet

Type

Other

Grape

Syrah · Cabernet Sauvignon

Country

United States

Region

Red Mountain · Columbia Valley

Appellation

Red Mountain

Body

full

Acidity

medium

Tannin

high

Sweetness

dry

Rated vintages

• 201389 pts

  A blend of Syrah (59%) and Cabernet Sauvignon from mostly Upchurch and Ciel du Cheval vineyards, this wine offers reticent aromas of herbs, woodspice, mineral and dark fruit. The blackberry and black cherry flavors are plump and show a sense of balance, with slightly dry tannins…

• 201291 pts

  Still coming into its own, this blend of Syrah (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon from top sites Grand Ciel, Ciel du Cheval, Upchurch and Klipsun vineyards offers reticent notes of blackberries, herbs and roasted meat. It's loaded with rich, powerful dark fruit flavors that linger on…

• 201189 pts

  This Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon blend displays attractive scents and flavors of ripe blackberries. The tannins are etched by a rim of dark chocolate, and finished with a whiff of smoke.

• 200992 pts

  A blend of 58% Syrah, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Mourvèdre, this combinins power with a big yum factor. Potent and rich, with woody, spicy highlights, the juicy fruit flavors favor blackberry and black cherry. A whiff of smoke runs through the finish.

• 200789 pts

  This is locked up tight upon opening; plan on giving it a good couple of hours in the decanter. Peppery and firm, the compact berry, cherry and plum fruit shows a touch of leather in the nose. The addition of Cabernet seems to mute the brightness of the Syrah.

• 200589 pts

  The 2005 Doyenne Aix is 50% Cabernet, 48% Syrah and 2% Mourvèdre. The increased percentage of Syrah and the extra dollop of Mourvèdre ramps this up to a stiffer, more substantial wine than the 2004. It's a Cabernet-driven complement to the DeLille D2, replete with muscle and ner…